Little effort, big payoff.

That secrets been out in Southern kitchens for a long while, yall.

And that, dear reader, is how you eat an entire onion in one sitting as a snack.

Southern Living Onion Boil on a plate to serve with green beans

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(Rice catches all of those rich juices!)

Simple, comforting, inexpensive, and flavorfulwhat more could you ask for?

Weve gota classic recipe for you right here.

Southern Living Onion Boil adding the seasonings to the center of the onion

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Dont let the name fool you, either.

Southern cooks and social media influencers agree: Onion boils are an instant crowd pleaser.

One added perk of this affordable and easy recipe is its versatility.

Theres one non-negotiable, however: The onionhasto be a sweet Vidalia.